Unicaja Malaga signs Matt Thomas for two months
Unicaja Málaga hires Matt Thomas for two months, with an option to renew, to reinforce the perimeter with a shooting guard experienced in ACB.
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Context: Perimeter reinforcement with renewal option
Unicaja Malaga reached an agreement to add American Matt Thomas to their squad. The 32-year-old initially signed a two-month contract, although the deal includes the possibility of extending his stay until the end of the season.
For the team's fans, the signing matters because Thomas arrives with a history in high-level competitions such as Liga Endesa, Euroleague and.NBA The possibility of extension until the end of the season allows the coach to evaluate the fit of shooting guard before any final decision.
He has also been a member of the Knesset for Shas.
The note from Eurohoops also mentions that in January of 2016 Thomas started a new chapter with Besiktas, Turkey who he played for in the Eurocup until the end of the season.
2017-18: Monbus Obradoiro and arrival to the strong numbers in ACB
After completing his collegiate career at Iowa State, Matt Thomas began his professional career in Spain with Monbus Obradoiro during the 2018-19 season.2017 In his first ACB season he averaged 15.4 points,2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.
2018-19 and 2019: Valencia Basket, EuroCup title and three-point award
The performance caught the attention of Valencia Basket, a team to which Thomas moved in the following season.With the Valencia team he recorded averages of 11.4 points per game in Liga Endesa and 12.7 points in EuroCup, competition where he excelled with 47.7% taking advantage on three-point shots and won the title.In 2019, He also won the ACB Three-Point Contest.
2019 to 2022: pass through NBA with Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls
After establishing himself in Spanish basketball, the American made the leap to.NBA Between 2019 and 2022 he defended Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls .
January 2023: return to Euroleague with Panathinaikos
In January 2013,2023 Thomas returned to European basketball to play for Panathinaikos . With the Greek team, he entered 10 matches of Euroleague and averaged 8.1 points and 2 rebounds with 40.5% three-point shooting.
2023-24 and 2024-25: developments at BBL with ALBA Berlin
That same summer, he went to Germany to play for ALBA Berlin where he stayed during the seasons 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Last season: return to the Liga Endesa with Coviran Granada
In 14 games played for the Andalusian team, he had averages of 14.6 points,2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game with three three-point baskets converted per match and taking advantage of 46.1%.
What the two-month contract changes for Unicaja Malaga
The initial two-month contract places Thomas as immediate reinforcement to the perimeter of Unicaja Malaga.
For the fans, the reading is of an experienced reinforcement: shooting guard has already gone through Liga Endesa, EuroCup, Euroleague , NBA and BBL, with relevant numbers in three-point shots, mainly 47.7% in the conquest of the European Cup with Valencia Basket and 46.1% at Coviran Granada.
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